Peter Hiebl
Product Owner / Senior Business Analyst
Experience
Nov 2024 - Present
9 months Düsseldorf, Germany
RemoteProduct Owner / Senior Business Analyst
Freiberuflicher Unternehmensberater (Kunde: Deutscher Energiekonzern Uniper)
- Analyzed the feasibility of separating market location data into its own microservice within a cross-portal web application
- Developed a more user-friendly target process based on the current state in coordination with users
- Agreed the related architecture concept with architects/developers
- Aligned the related epics and user stories with the relevant business units
- Prioritized the backlog and planned the project (including effort estimation)
- Tested and approved the implemented user stories
Technologies/Tools used: MS Office, Jira, Mural, Kotlin, React, GitHub, MS Azure, SQL, Postman, XML, JSON, Kafka, Balsamiq, BPMN
Jan 2024 - Oct 2024
10 months Düsseldorf, Germany
RemoteProduct Owner / Senior Business Analyst
Freiberuflicher Unternehmensberater (Kunde: Deutscher Energiekonzern Uniper)
- Coordinated the business process alignment for the offer process with different departments
- Created graphical process models using BPMN
- Gathered and analyzed functional requirements for the offer portal
- Designed mockups of the offer system for visual presentation
- Contributed to decisions on the business and technical system interface (microservices)
- Defined epics and user stories
- Prioritized the backlog and planned the project (including effort estimation)
- Tested and approved the implemented user stories
- Coordinated the user acceptance test
- Prepared training materials with the product managers
Technologies/Tools used: MS Office, Jira, Mural, Kotlin, React, GitHub, MS Azure, SQL, Postman, XML, JSON, Kafka, Balsamiq, BPMN
Jul 2021 - Dec 2023
2 years 6 months Frankfurt, Germany
RemoteProduct Owner / Senior Business Analyst
Freiberuflicher Unternehmensberater (Kunde: Zentralbank EZB)
- Led the business analyst team in the project (8 people)
- Developed user story standards and templates
- Contributed to creating a new project operating model
- Prioritized the backlog and planned the project (including effort estimation)
- Coordinated between the various Scrum teams
- Defined epics, user stories, and the related application architecture
- Aligned user stories with the relevant departments
- Reviewed BPMN models for feasibility
- Advised on platform architecture questions
- Conducted and participated in Scrum events
- Handed over implemented increments to the departments with developers
- Acted as a liaison between developers and business units for questions
- Prepared status reports and decision papers
Technologies/Tools used: MS Office, Jira, Confluence, Python, Camunda, Cawemo, JupyterHub, GitLab, XML, JSON, Miro, Mural, Tableau
Jun 2020 - Jul 2021
1 year 2 months Düsseldorf, Germany
RemoteTeilprojektleiter / Business Analyst
Freiberuflicher Unternehmensberater (Kunde: Deutscher Energiekonzern Uniper)
- Coordinated alignment between different offer systems (especially regarding interface adjustments)
- Gathered and analyzed functional requirements for the central gas offer system
- Managed alignment with other affected business units
- Maintained the product backlog
- Tested and approved the implemented user stories
- Monitored and controlled individual project milestones
- Prepared status reports and decision papers
- Managed data quality for the migrated balancing groups
Technologies/Tools used: MS Office, Jira, Confluence, Java, MS Dynamics, GitHub, MS Azure, XML, JSON, Postman, Balsamiq, Mural
Jan 2020 - Jul 2021
1 year 7 months Düsseldorf, Germany
RemoteProduct Owner / Business Analyst
Freiberuflicher Unternehmensberater (Kunde: Deutscher Energiekonzern Uniper)
- Defined epics, user stories, and the related application architecture
- Aligned user stories with the relevant departments
- Tested and approved the implemented user stories
- Maintained the product backlog
- Conducted and participated in Scrum events
- Defined and implemented SQL-based data reconciliation processes between systems
- Performed extensive and complex SQL data analyses
- Coordinated interface adjustments with third-party systems
- Led a feasibility study for introducing an automated credit line check
Technologies/Tools used: MS Office, Jira, Confluence, Java, GitHub, MS Azure, SQL, SSMS, Postman, XML, JSON, Balsamiq, BPMN
Jun 2019 - Dec 2020
7 months Düsseldorf, Germany
HybridBusiness Analyst
Freiberuflicher Unternehmensberater (Kunde: Deutscher Energiekonzern Uniper)
- Planned database migrations from on-premise Oracle to Microsoft Azure PaaS databases by defining immutable master data and introducing change detection via database triggers
- Carried out the database migration using SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA)
- Managed testing and created a test strategy for data migration
- Defined requirements for an automated Java-based comparison script to reconcile records between Oracle and Azure databases
- Conducted extensive automated, checksum-based acceptance testing before and during go-live
- Performed performance tests on migrated databases and implemented performance improvements
- Migrated database views, functions, and stored procedures from PL/SQL (Oracle) to T-SQL (Microsoft)
- Coordinated external audit of database migrations including test completion documentation
Technologies/Tools used: MS Office, Jira, Confluence, Java, GitHub, MS Azure, SQL, SSMS, SSMA, SQL Developer
Feb 2019 - Apr 2019
3 months Kronberg, Germany
On-siteSenior Consultant im Bereich Banking (Lead Business Analyst / Teilprojektleiter)
Accenture GmbH
- Defined the target business architecture for a web portal of the central IT system
- Coordinated requirement detailing and effort estimation for implementation
- Developed target business processes
- Planned implementation (resource and time planning)
- Facilitated workshops
- Prepared status reports and decision papers
- Managed stakeholders
Technologies/Tools used: MS Office, HP ALM, C#, MS Visio, MS Project, UML 2.0, Opentext ECM
Oct 2017 - Jan 2019
1 year 4 months Kronberg, Germany
On-siteBusiness Analyst / Product Owner
Accenture GmbH
- Created business specifications based on high-level requirements and aligned them with departments in workshops
- Developed detailed requirements (user stories) and maintained the product backlog
- Conducted planning workshops
- Prepared migration documents
- Transferred knowledge to the development team in India
- Acted as the central business contact during development
- Supported test case definition and clarifying critical defects
- Conducted user trainings
- Developed decision papers on application architecture
Technologies/Tools used: MS Office, HP ALM, C#, MS Visio
Aug 2017 - Sep 2017
2 months Kronberg, Germany
On-siteLead Business Analyst / Teilprojektleiter
Accenture GmbH
- Conducted a feasibility study using design-thinking methods and gathered high-level requirements for a web platform offering a 360-degree customer view
- Estimated effort for the solution based on high-level requirements
Technologies/Tools used: MS Office, MS Visio, MS Project
Apr 2017 - Jul 2017
4 months Kronberg, Germany
On-siteBusiness Analyst
Accenture GmbH
- Analyzed the current state and defined the target state for interfaces to the central customer master system
- Prepared business requirement and specification documents for SAP GP
- Contributed to architecture design (integration layer, legacy system data backflow)
- Prepared status reports and decision papers
Technologies/Tools used: MS Office, HP ALM, SAP GP, MS Project
Dec 2016 - Mar 2017
4 months Frankfurt, Germany
On-siteBusiness Analyst
The Capital Markets Company GmbH
- Performed delta analysis of existing production software functionality against regulatory requirements
- Supported the department in drafting the business specification
- Conducted delta analysis of the vendor's implementation spec against department requirements and aligned with department and vendor
- Contributed to extending the technical specification
- Analyzed required architecture changes
Technologies/Tools used: MS Office, HP ALM, Actimize WLF
Dec 2015 - Nov 2016
1 year Frankfurt, Germany
On-siteTestmanager
The Capital Markets Company GmbH
- Planned system and acceptance tests (time and effort)
- Defined test approach (coverage, test objects)
- Identified test issues and risks
- Created test concepts
- Coordinated with project management and the business unit
- Coordinated test case creation and execution
- Reported test progress
- Coordinated setup of new test environments (including sizing)
Technologies/Tools used: MS Office, HP ALM, MS Project
Jun 2015 - Nov 2015
6 months Frankfurt, Germany
On-siteTest Management Office (TMO)
The Capital Markets Company GmbH
- Contributed to a program-wide test framework concept
- Created a tester handbook for the business unit
- Defined test management processes (test governance)
- Created resource planning for test managers
- Coordinated defect management
- Reported test progress
- Ensured quality of test concepts and test cases
Technologies/Tools used: MS Office, HP ALM, MS Project
Aug 2014 - Apr 2015
9 months Munich, Germany
HybridWer kstudent
Albold Consulting GmbH
- Reviewed design review documents for approval of a new locomotive
- Created a detailed project and resource plan to track the status of all design review documents
- Defined status reports
Aug 2013 - Dec 2014
5 months Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
On-sitePraktikant
Fraport Saudi Arabia Limited
- Prepared for and followed up on top management meetings
- Benchmarked airport websites and parking fee structures
- Supported the managing director’s operational tasks
Sep 2012 - Nov 2012
3 months Munich, Germany
On-sitePraktikant Advisory – IT Consulting
KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
- Contributed to an IT carve-out project
- Defined target processes as part of developing the target operating model
- Advanced project controlling
- Performed extensive Excel analyses
Summary
I work as a Product Owner and Senior Business Analyst with extensive experience in banking, energy, and central banking. I have led teams, defined user stories, and coordinated between technical and business groups to deliver user-friendly and robust solutions. My approach includes clear process analysis, backlog management, and thorough testing to ensure high-quality outcomes.
I have been involved in projects ranging from data migration and process improvements to defining application architectures. I leverage tools like Jira, Confluence, and various SQL and cloud platforms to drive results. My career reflects a strong commitment to delivering measurable value while making processes more efficient and user-centered.
Languages
German
Native
English
Advanced
Thai
Elementary
Education
Apr 2013 - Feb 2015
Technische Universität München
Technology and Management-Oriented BA (TUM-BA) · Business Administration · Munich, Germany · 1.8
Focus areas:
- Finance & Accounting
- Electrical and Information Engineering
Oct 2009 - Feb 2013
Technische Universität München
Technology and Management-Oriented BA (TUM-BA) · Business Administration · Munich, Germany · 1.8
Focus areas:
- Finance & Accounting
- Electrical and Information Engineering
Sep 2007 - Jul 2008
Staatliche Fachoberschule und Berufsoberschule München
Subject-Specific University Entrance Qualification, Economics · Economics · Munich, Germany · 1.4
Certifications & licenses
Certified Agile Requirements Specialist
ITIL Foundation
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